Tabcorp partner and esports entertainment operator Unikrn has announced that it has opened its Unikrn Arena to UK-based consumers to watch and wager on eSports matches and tournaments from around the world
Further launch news saw Unikrn management announce that popular game ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ was an available title for customers to place bets on, utilising the Unikrn platform
The Unikrn platform, which provides access to live viewing, live discussions and competitive odds to gaming fans globally, permits online betting on eSports through a strategic partnership with Tabcorp and its Luxbet platform, providing opportunities to bet on the outcomes of matches and tournaments through a range of bet types common in more traditional sports betting markets, including the aforementioned Overall Tournament Winner option.
Rahul Sood, CEO and Co-Founder of Unikrn commented on the launch
“The UK is one of the most sophisticated sports betting markets in the world and there has been tremendous demand for safe wagering on eSports from consumers in that part of the world. To celebrate our UK opening we have decided to make things more interesting by introducing a new betting market for the overall tournament winner.”